Registered Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery

Job Title

Registered Dental Assistant – Oral Surgery Agency – Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department of Oral Surgery

Compensation commensurate with experience. Dental Assistant I: starting at $17.78/hour. Dental Assistant II: starting at $19.56/hour. Dental Assistant III: starting at $21.51/hour.

Dallas, TX. On‑site role. Monday–Friday 8am–5pm.

• Direct patient care, preparing the patient and treatment room for the specific type of appointment.
• Respond to student and patient inquiries regarding clinical policies and dental procedures not requiring the advice of a dentist.
• Provide direct chairside assistance to graduate students during examination and treatment of patients, including four‑handed dentistry procedures, suction, retraction, and aseptic technique.
• Perform environmental health tasks: disinfection/sterilization, handling blood borne pathogens, infection control according to OSHA and local policy.
• Assist with dental materials and instrument setup for procedures.
• Provide radiographic services and assist with oral photography, operating dental radiography equipment, and obtaining pre‑ and post‑treatment photographic records.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Dental Assistant I: combination of education and experience.
• Dental Assistant II: 2 years as a registered dental assistant in a private practice, clinic, or dental training program; experience with dental implant procedures.
• Dental Assistant III: 4 years as a registered dental assistant in a private practice, clinic, or dental training program; experience with dental implant procedures.

• CPR certified.
• Registered Dental Assistant.

• DAANCE certification.
• Experience with IV sedation.
• Previous oral surgery experience.
• Experience working in a high volume educational institute.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.